How to pronounce tallyho
Say it like tal-ee-HOH. Tallyho has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HOH).
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- tal
- ee
- HOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tallyho pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- talGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tallyho
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tal-ee-HOH.
What does tallyho mean?
- Used to urge on a fox hunt, especially when the fox is sighted.“There he is! Coming out of that coppice! Tallyho tallyho tallyho!”
- A cry used to signify encouragement when embarking on any somewhat daring endeavor.
- A simple greeting, primarily used by the upper classes.“Tallyho, chaps! What's the time, anybody?”
- An instance of the interjection.“Alright, I'll give them the old tallyho.”
- A pleasure coach.
- To articulate the interjection.“I'll tallyho once we've got to the top.”
Where does tallyho come from?
1772, UK, probably alteration of French taïaut (interjection used in deer-hunting), from Middle French tahou, tayo, from Old French taho, ta ho, tielau (interjection given to hounds to return) (second half of 13th century), composed of ta (
Words that rhyme with tallyho
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Questions about saying tallyho
How do you pronounce tallyho?
Say tal-ee-HOH. The American pronunciation is /ˌtæliˈhoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌtæliˈhəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tallyho?
Tallyho has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HOH). Broken into parts: tal · ee · HOH.
Is tallyho pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌtæliˈhəʊ/ (tal-ee-HOH).